Teen Programs - Plainview-Old Bethpage Public Library

for tweens & teens . . . . . . . . . . . www.poblib.org
@ the POB Public Library: June, July, August 2016
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Heather Greco, Young Adult Librarian
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Carnival!
SUNDAY, JUNE 26 FROM10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Family Center will again be holding a carnival to kick off our Summer Reading Program. It will be for program participants only. There will be a
variety of carnival games. Last year's favorites, the “Water Slide” will return.” Enroll in our Summer Reading Program by June 25 and receive
15 tickets to enjoy all the activities. Anyone who enrolls on the day of the carnival will receive 10 tickets.
Our carnival is scheduled for Sunday, June 26, 2016 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. It will be held in the library staff parking lot. A rain date, if
necessary, will be announced.
SUMMER READING PROGRAM 2016
MONDAY, JUNE 27 - SUNDAY, AUGUST 14
ON YOUR MARK,GET SET...“READ FOR THE GOLD”
for tweens & teens . . . . . . . . . . . www.poblib.org
@ the POB Public Library: June, July, August 2016
Tweens and Teens Programs
SUMMER FRESH FRUIT TART –
GRADES 5 THROUGH 12
Mon.
7:00-8:00 pm
June 27
Tweens and teens will make a delicious tart
using fresh fruit. Each participant will leave
with one tart in a bakery box.
Registration begins June 13.
SUNSET BEACH THEMED WALL CLOCK –
GRADES 5 THROUGH 12
Wed. 7:00-8:00 pm
June 29
Tweens and teens will create a beach themed
wall clock using paint, sand, shells, and small
pebbles.
Registration begins June 15.
INTRO TO CODING –
ENTERING GRADES 4 AND UP
Thurs. 3:00-5:00 pm
June 30
In this hands-on, instructor taught class,
children will learn basic HTML, a computer
language, while they work in pairs and learn
the structure of this code. All materials are
provided.
Registration begins June 16.
SHARK FIN CUPCAKES –
ENTERING GRADES 5 THROUGH 12
Wed. 7:00-8:00 pm
July 6
Celebrate “Shark Week” at the library. Each
participant will make three shark themed
cupcakes and take them home in a bakery
box.
Registration begins June 21.
PAINTED LEGO MIRROR –
ENTERING GRADES 5 THROUGH 12
Sun.
7:00-8:00 pm
July 10
Tweens and teens will design and create a
unique mirror.
Registration begins June 22.
HAND PAINTED LAMP –
ENTERING GRADES 5 THROUGH 12
Mon.
7:00-8:00 pm
July 18
Tweens and teens will use stencils, paint, and
embellishments to make a unique lamp.
Registration begins July 11.
SPORTS TWINKLE LIGHTS –
ENTERING GRADES 5 THROUGH 12
Sun.
7:00-8:00 pm
July 24
Tweens and teens will design, paint, and
embellish a string of sports themed twinkle
lights. Batteries are included.
Registration begins July 14.
OLD FASHIONED ICE CREAM
SANDWICHES –
ENTERING GRADES 5 THROUGH 12
Sun.
7:00-8:00 pm
July 31
Tweens and teens will enjoy homemade ice
cream sandwiches using freshly made
waffles. A demonstration on how to make ice
cream will also take place.
Registration begins July 21.
3-D SPORTS FRAME – ENTERING
GRADES 5 THROUGH 12
Mon.
7:00-8:00 pm
Aug. 1
Tweens and teens will create a unique sports
themed picture.
Registration began July 22.
LOCKER ORGANIZER – ENTERING
GRADES 5 THROUGH 12
Sun.
7:00-8:00 pm
Aug. 7
Tweens and teens will use duct tape,
patterned papers, and Mod Podge to
decorate a magazine file organizer that can
be used at home or in a locker.
Registration began July 27.
SUNNY CORKBOARD – ENTERING
GRADES 5 THROUGH 12
Sun.
7:00-8:15 pm
Aug. 14
Tweens and teens will create a sun themed
corkboard using paint and other
embellishments.
Registration begins Aug. 2.
HIGH TOP SNEAKER NOTEBOOK –
ENTERING GRADES 5 THROUGH 12
Wed. 7:00-8:15 pm
Aug. 17
Tweens and teens will create a unique
notebook with a high top motif.
Registration begins Aug. 9.
FRESH FRUIT SALSA WITH TORTILLA
CHIPS – ENTERING GRADES 5 THROUGH
12
Mon.
7:00-8:00 pm
Aug. 22
Tweens and teens will make a delicious salsa
using fresh fruit and herbs. Participants will
also transform ordinary chips into a yummy
summer treat.
Registration begins Aug. 15.
VIDEO GAME CREATOR – ENTERING
GRADES 4 AND UP
Wed. 2:00-3:00 pm
Aug. 24
Participants will create their own video games
using an on-line website to customize
different features. Please create a free
account on SPLODER.COM before the
program. Any questions about the program
please call Family Center.
Registration begins Aug. 18.
POP MESSAGE MAGNETS – ENTERING
GRADES 5 THROUGH 12
Sun.
7:00-8:00 pm
Aug. 28
Tweens and teens will use peel and stick
foam sheets, markers, and magnets to create
a set of four locker magnets.
Registration begins Aug. 19.
Heather Greco, Young Adult Librarian
Regents Review Classes
As published in the previous edition of Library
World, PLAINVIEW-OLD BETHPAGE PUBLIC
LIBRARY is offering REGENTS REVIEW
classes for the following exams. A nonrefundable check for $40.00 per class, made
payable to the Plainview-Old Bethpage Public
Library, will be required at the time of
registration. Please include the student's name
and the class(es) registered for on the memo
line of the check. Registration began Tuesday,
May 3 at the Information Desk. Please see
informational flyer for teacher, course
description and supply list.
U. S. GOVERNMENT
Wed. 6:45-8:45 pm
June 1, 8
GLOBAL STUDIES
Thurs. 6:45-8:45 pm
June 2, 9
CHEMISTRY
Sun. 4:00-6:00 pm
June 5, 12
EARTH SCIENCE
Sun. 6:45-8:45 pm
June 5, 12
LIVING ENVIRONMENT (BIOLOGY)
Mon. 6:45-8:45 pm
June 6, 13
ALGEBRA 1 COMMON CORE
Tues. 6:45-8:45 pm
June 7, 14
GEOMETRY
Wed. 6:45-8:45 pm
June 8, 15
PHYSICS
Thurs. 6:45-8:45 pm
June 9, 16
College Information Classes
PSAT/SAT TEST PREPARATION COURSE –
GRADES 10 THROUGH 12
Thurs. 6:45-8:45 pm
Sept. 22, 29
Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27
(Oct. 20 will be held in the auditorium)
This test preparation course is taught by state
certified teachers and subject specialists.
Students will be asked to purchase a review
book. Since the SAT exam has changed, the
instructors are currently evaluating review
books and the title for the selected one will be
announced at a later date, but prior to Sept. 1,
2016. In addition a notebook, pen or pencil, and
a calculator will be needed at each session. A
non-refundable check for $85.00, made
payable to POB Library, will be required at the
time of registration.
Registration for POB residents begins
T h u r s d a y, S e p t e m b e r 1 , 2 0 1 6 a t t h e
Information Desk. Registration is open to
others, space permitting, starting Thursday,
September 8. The library reserves the right to
cancel the course, if there are fewer than 13
registrants.
FAMILY CENTER PROGRAM CALENDAR
Cut and Save Calendar!
• JUNE
PROGRAM DATE • REGISTRATION BEGINS
Preschool Storytime
U. S. Government Regents Review
Global Studies Regents Review Course
Sat. Baby & Me
Toddler Time
Chemistry Regents Review Course
Earth Science Regents Review Course
Living Environment Regents Review
Algebra 1 Regents Review Course
Baby & Me
June 1
NO REG.
June 1
May 3
June 2
May 3
June 4
May 23
June 4
May 23
June 5
May 3
June 5
May 3
June 6
May 3
June 7
May 3
June 8 AND/OR
June 14
June 1
Preschool Storytime
June 8
NO REG.
U. S. Government Regents Review
June 8
May 3
Geometry Regents Review Course
June 8
May 3
Global Studies Regents Review Course June 9
May 3
Physics Regents Review Course
June 9
May 3
Chemistry Regents Review Course
June 12
May 3
Earth Science Regents Review Course June 12
May 3
Playdate @ The Library
June 13
June 2
Living Environment Regents Review
June 13
May 3
Algebra 1 Regents Review Course
June 14
May 3
Geometry Regents Review Course
June 15
May 3
Physics Regents Review Course
June 16
May 3
Lego Creations
June 17
June 8
Minecraft
June 23
June 9
Summer Fresh Fruit Tart
June 27
June 13
Sand Castle Painting
June 28
June 14
Sunset Beach Themed Wall Clock
June 29
June 15
Intro To Coding
June 30
June 16
• JULY
PROGRAM DATE • REGISTRATION BEGINS
Pajama Storytime
Shark Fin Cupcakes
Chess Workshop
“INSIDE OUT” MOVIE
Book Chats R Us
Painted Lego Mirror
Pom-Pom Pencil Holder
Baby And Me
Pajama Storytime
Playdate @ The Library
Jolly Jellyfish
Chess Workshop
“HOTEL TRANSLYVANIA 2 ” Movie
Strawberry Shortcake Cupcakes
Hand Painted Lamp
Family Fun Time
Minecraft
Pajama Storytime
July 5
June 29
July 6
June 21
July 7
July 1
July 8
NO REG.
July 10
June 20
July 10
June 22
July 11
June 28
July 12 AND/OR
July 20
June 23
July 6
July 12
July 5
July 13
July 7
July 13
July 8
July 14
NO REG.
July 15
June 30
July 17
July 11
July 18
July 12
July 19
July 12
July 19
July 13
July 19
General Program Guidelines
• In order to register for a Family Center program, your child's date of birth must be on
file in the Family Center. A birth certificate or passport will be required for proof of age.
Registration for all programs is age specific.
• Preference is given to Plainview-Old Bethpage School District residents.
• POB Library Card numbers are required at the time of registration. If your register for
someone other than your child, you must have that person's card number as well.
• All programs begin on time. After 10 minutes NO ONE WILL BE ADMITTED.
• *See DATES AT A GLANCE for program registration dates.
• An accompanying adult must remain in the Library while the child is attending the
program. For safety reasons, we cannot leave the program to escort the child to the
restroom.
• THE 3 STRIKE RULE: Please call 938-0077 X 237 to cancel if your child is unable to
attend a Family Center program. Any family that fails to cancel two times will receive a
warning. When this happens a third time, the family will be placed on a waiting list for
any program they register for during a 3-month period.
JUNE ● JULY ● AUGUST 2016
Chess Workshop
“GOOD DINOSAUR” Movie
Sports Twinkle Lights
All Star Mirror Canvas
Minecraft
Pajama Storytime
Tots Night Out
Chess Workshop
“PEANUTS” Movie
Old Fashioned
Ice Cream Sandwiches
• AUGUST
July 15
NO REG.
July 14
July 18
July 20
July 20
July 19
July 22
NO REG.
July 31
July 21
PROGRAM DATE • REGISTRATION BEGINS
3-D Sports Frame
Baby And Me
Pajama Storytime
Agate Sea Turtle Painting
Chess Workshop
“ALVIN & THE CHIPMUNKS” Movie
Locker Organizer
Painted Cupcake Mosaic
Pajama Storytime
Playdate @ The Library
Chess Workshop
“KUNG FU PANDA 3 ” Movie
Sunny Corkboard
Portable Art Box
Family Fun Time
Pajama Storytime
High Top Sneaker Notebook
Chess Workshop
Frogs, Bugs, And Animals
Fresh Fruit Salsa with Tortilla Chips
Minecraft
Tots Night Out
Video Game Creator
Pop Message Magnets
Minecraft
• SEPTEMBER
July 21
July 22
July 24
July 25
July 26
July 26
July 27
July 28
July 29
July 22
August 1
August 2 AND/OR
July 25
August 17
July 27
August 2
July 26
August 3
July 29
August 4
NO REG.
August 5
July 27
August 7
July 28
August 8
August 9
August 3
August 10
August 1
August 11
August 5
August 12
NO REG.
August 14
August 2
August 15
August 4
August 16
August 8
August 16
August 10
August 17
August 9
August 18
August 12
August 21
August 11
August 22
August 15
August 23
August 16
August 24
August 17
August 24
August 18
August 28
August 19
August 30
August 24
PROGRAM DATE • REGISTRATION BEGINS
PSAT/SAT Test Prep Course
September 22 September 1
Guidelines for Auditorium Programs
PLEASE REMEMBER:
• No children under three years of age
• We cannot be responsible for unattended children
• Allow sufficient time to park
• No one will be admitted after the performance begins
• No food or drink is permitted in the auditorium
Guidelines for Lottery Programs
• Lottery applications are available in the Family Center
• One entry per family
• You may request up to 4 tickets
• Unclaimed tickets will be distributed on a first-come basis. No family may receive
more than 6 tickets in total
• Staff will draw a starting number and tickets will be distributed to patrons holding
that number and the numbers following in sequence until all seats are filled
• Winning numbers will be posted in the Family Center
• Winning tickets must be picked up in the Family Center. Please bring your library
card, too!
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Stefanie Nelkens, Vice-Chairperson
Marilyn Leibowitz
Rhoda Orenstein
Michael Polansky
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Wed., June 15, 6:45 pm
Wed., July 20, 6:45 pm
Wed., August 17, 6:45 pm
Library Closing
Mon., July 4, Independence Day
,
The Friends cordially invite the community
to our Annual Open House Membership
Tea, Friday, June 3 at 2:00 pm in the
Library Gallery. This wonderful spring
event is an opportunity for current and
prospective members to meet and mingle
while enjoying tea, sweet treats and the
most delightful musical talents of POB JFK
H S A c a p e l l a G r o u p s ; N o t e w o r t h y,
Carol Meschkow, Acafellas, Under A Rest as well as
President
Plainview Chinese Cultural Center
instrumentalist Celia Biggins.
We are very pleased to be hosting Dr. Jean Lau Chin,
Professor in the Derner Institute of Advanced Psychological
Studies at Adelphi University on Sunday, August 21 at 2:30 pm in
the Auditorium for a presentation
followed by a meet-and-greet
Reception. Professor Chin is
d i s t i n g u i s h e d a s a n e d u c a t o r,
administrator, clinician and scholar on
cultural competency and women's
roles in Asian minority culture. Her
work on leadership, diversity and
women's issues has led to a number
of invitational talks and publications in
these areas. Most recently she was
invited to participate on the Oxford
Roundtable program on women and
leadership, and was designated as a
Fulbright Specialist in this area.
Dr. Jean Lau Chin
Events are always free and
open to all Library patrons. If you can't make the Membership Tea
please consider joining the Friends by simply picking up a
membership application conveniently located at the Library
Information Desk.
Come and celebrate the rich and vibrant culture of
Cuba during the summer with these special
programs at the Library.
Cuban Art in Museums, Galleries & Private Collections
with Inés Powell
Tuesday, June 14 at 2:00 pm
Powell's first lecture, Cuban Art in Museums, Galleries and Private
Collections: From Pre-Columbian Times to the 1950's, offers our
audience the opportunity to learn about the little known Museo
Nacional de Bellas Artes de La Habana, founded in 1913 and
dedicated to Cuban as well as international art.
The 350+ Year Evolution of Salsa
with Jose Obando
Thursday, July 7 at 2:00 pm
Salsa, music and dance expert Jose Obando will discuss the
evolution of salsa. Jose Obando is the salsa consultant for the
Metropolitan Museum of Art's Department of Musical Instruments.
Mr. Obando is also one of the founders of the Salsa Museum in
Spanish Harlem, N.Y.
Latin, Salsa & Jazz Music
Grupo Sabrosura
Saturday, July 9 at 8:00 pm
Enjoy an evening of Latin American music! You don't have to
understand the Spanish language to feel its Cuban beat. Whether
it's the meringue, salsa, cha-cha or tunes you've never heard before,
Grupo Sabrosura, a six piece band, will offer our audience a night to
feel happy and move to these electrifying sounds and rhythms.